Union City, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Union City, Ohio
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Village
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The Lambert-Parent House, a historic house in the community
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| Motto(s):
"The Hub of Two States"
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Location in Darke County and the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Darke |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,582 |
| • Density | 1,723.31/sq mi (665.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45390
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-78624 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400022 |
| Website | [1] |
Union City is a small village in Darke County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,582 people lived there. It is special because it sits right on the state line, directly across from its "twin city," Union City, Indiana. This means you can be in Ohio and Indiana just by crossing a street!
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History of Union City
Union City was first planned out in 1838. It officially became a village on December 6, 1853. This happened during a time when the village was growing fast. A new train line, the Greenville and Miami Railroad, opened through the town on December 12, 1852. This helped Union City grow even more.
One special building in Union City is the Lambert-Parent House. It is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a historic place worth protecting.
Geography of Union City
Union City is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.97 square miles (2.50 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.92 square miles (2.38 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 792 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,127 | 42.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,293 | 14.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,282 | −0.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,595 | 24.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,534 | −3.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,305 | −14.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,497 | 14.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,622 | 8.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,657 | 2.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,808 | 9.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,985 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,984 | −0.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,767 | −10.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,666 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,582 | −5.0% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 1,666 people living in Union City. These people lived in 657 different homes. About 422 of these homes were families. The village had about 1,811 people per square mile.
Most people in the village were White, about 93.1%. A smaller number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or had mixed racial backgrounds. About 6.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Union City
The average age of people in the village in 2010 was about 38 years old.
- About 26.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.2% were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more females (52.6%) than males (47.4%) living in the village.
Local Media
Union City has a few local media options for news and entertainment.
- KISS TV is a local TV station. It broadcasts on the local cable network and also online.
- WJYW 88.9 "Joy FM" plays Contemporary Christian music. Even though it is licensed to the neighboring Indiana community, it has a studio on the Ohio side.
- WTGR 97.5 FM "Tiger Country" is a radio station that broadcasts from Union City. It has a studio in Greenville.
Famous People from Union City
Some notable people have come from Union City:
- Garland Anderson - a composer and classical pianist.
- Curtis Enis - a professional football player who played as a tailback in the National Football League.
- Chris Hawkey - a radio personality and musician.
See also
- In Spanish: Union City (Ohio) para niños
